The Life of a Showgirl is Taylor Swift ’s shortest era — Is that the point?

Her new album clocks in at just 12 tracks, making it Swift’s shortest standard album in over a decade. Even Fearless and 1989 had more.

And after the Tortured Poets Department dropped 31 tracks worth of lyrical chaos? A sleek, restrained 12-track project feels… intentional.

This isn’t just short — it’s deliberately minimal. Compared to her recent work, Showgirl is practically a whisper.

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Here’s how it stacks up: Taylor Swift Album Track Counts (Standard Editions)

Taylor Swift – 11 tracks

Fearless – 13 tracks

Speak Now – 14 tracks

Red – 16 tracks

1989 – 13 tracks

Reputation – 15 track

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